Eastern storm cuts power to tens of thousands as California braces for flooding
The storm system that cut a path from Kentucky to Maryland and points farther north on Tuesday brought more than 14 inches ...
Los Angeles County leaders warn of heavy rain, possible evacuations after region’s wildfires
Residents in burn areas should remain on high alert as Southern California prepares for what is forecast to be the heaviest storm of the season so far, with potential impacts and evacuations in the ...
Lawmakers target looters in wake of arrests in Los Angeles-area burn zones
California lawmakers are proposing tougher penalties on looting and other opportunistic crimes during disasters after more ...
Non-life threatening ER visits to be eliminated under new state health program
Recent data shows 20 percent of Medicaid patients visit the ER 17 times a year for non-life threatening issues.
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US Army Corps begins clearing tons of fire debris in Los Angeles County
LOS ANGELES (Tribune News Service) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Tuesday began clearing debris from burned properties in Los Angeles County.
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Price gouging penalty increased to $50,000 following LA wildfires
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion Tuesday to increase the penalty for price gouging to a maximum ...
Inside FEMA’s sickening history of misspending billions of taxpayers’ dollars — and going largely unchecked
The most recent audit of the embattled disaster response agency claimed it mismanaged nearly $10 billion during the COVID ...
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California lawmakers to crackdown on wildfire crooks
Crimes committed after the fires are spawning new efforts to crack down on crooks taking advantage in the aftermath of disasters.
Trio of storms threatens nearly every weather hazard, including ‘life-threatening’ debris flows in LA fire burn areas
Heavy rain presents an even greater risk to areas burned by recent deadly wildfires. “This storm has the potential to bring ...
Wildfires could cost Los Angeles billions, but the financial fallout is just beginning
LA faces an initial $358 million wildfire recovery bill that is expected to rise with no immediate state or federal aid ...
California lawmakers want tougher penalties for looting and first responder shams
AB 469 seeks to close loopholes and strengthen sentences for looting and fake first responders in disaster zones.
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LA County DA, state legislators seek crackdown on fire looting
A proposed state law seeks tougher penalties for looting and crimes in fire zones, lawmakers and Los Angeles County District ...